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Nickel City Property Maintenance
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project: Extensive yard drainage install. It was great working with the Nickel City team. They were professional and knowledgeable. They completed the job quickly, with great attention to detail. I am very happy with the outcome of the project, and highly recommend them"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Had Kyle pull out a small dead tree in front landscaping. Kyle did an awesome job !!! Showed up when he said he would and was very efficient. Cleaned up when job was done to the point you could not even tell he was there. Will definitely use him again in the future for other jobs."
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Back Home and Yard Services
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had Jack and his crew do a couple of jobs for me, I found them to be professional, punctual, and work hard the whole time they are here. If you text Jack he gets back to you quickly. I will hire them again this year. I have been very happy with them and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."
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Plantasia 2024
Plantasia 2024
Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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